Clacker

Pronunciation: /klækər/

Definitions of clacker

noun a device consisting of two pieces of wood or other material that are clicked together, typically by a handle, to make a clacking sound

Example Sentences

A1 I found a clacker toy in the children's playroom.

A2 The clacker made a loud noise when I shook it.

B1 She used a clacker to keep rhythm during the music performance.

B2 The clacker was a popular toy in the 90s, known for its distinctive sound.

C1 The clacker's design was simple yet effective in producing sound.

C2 The clacker's popularity waned as newer toys entered the market.

Examples of clacker in a Sentence

formal The child enjoyed playing with the clacker, a simple percussion instrument.

informal I found a clacker at the toy store and decided to buy it for my nephew.

slang Hey, check out this cool clacker I found at the flea market!

figurative The clacker of the typewriter filled the room as the writer worked on his novel.

Grammatical Forms of clacker

• past tense: clacked
• plural: clackers
• comparative: more clacky
• superlative: most clacky
• present tense: clacks
• future tense: will clack
• perfect tense: has clacked
• continuous tense: is clacking
• singular: clacker
• positive degree: clacky
• infinitive: to clack
• gerund: clacking
• participle: clacking

Origin and Evolution of clacker

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'clacker' originated from the Middle English word 'clacken' which means to make a sharp sound.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a clapping noise, the term 'clacker' evolved to refer to a device or object that makes a similar noise when struck or shaken, such as a toy clapper or a type of castanet. Over time, it has also been used informally to describe chatterboxes or noisy individuals.